Newspaper Reporter

Employer

Medicine Hat News

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Office
• Urban area
• Daily newspaper
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Collect information through interview, investigation and observation
• Gather the information for the interviews
• Interview the individuals
• Receive, analyze and verify copy for accuracy
• Research and report on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology
• Write news stories for publication and broadcast
• Investigate crimes and accidents

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Adobe Photoshop
• InDesign
• WordPress

Technical or specialized writing

• Editorial
• Headlines or captions

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance